Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
38
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories361.9 kcal (18%)
Total Fat4.5 g (6%)
Carbs70.8 g (27%)
Sugars5.4 g (6%)
Protein7.6 g (15%)
Sodium337.2 mg (17%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the sauce
Spices
1 tspdried thyme
1 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspturmeric powder
1 tspginger powder
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder
1 tspdried chili flakes
½ tspnutmeg
For cooking
Instructions
Make the sauce
Step 1
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a blender and blend them. Duh. Set aside until use.
Prep the spice mix
Step 2
Mix all the spices together and get it ready for use. It's easier to do it this way.
Cook
Step 3
To a medium heat Dutch oven, add your oil and your chopped red onion. Cook until fragrant.
Step 4
Add your spice mix, as well as some salt, the maggi cube and some bayleaves. Toast the spices for a few seconds.
Step 5
Add the tomato paste and cook with the spices for 1 minute.
Step 6
Add the tomato sauce we just made. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat, covered with a lid. Give it a stir from time to time.
Step 7
Add your rice. Stir in with the sauce. Add water just enough to cover the rice. Cover with a lid and let cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
Step 8
Fluff the rice using a fork once it's done, and it's ready to serve. You can eat it solo or with some chicken or fried plantain.
Notes
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Spicy
Delicious
Go-to
Easy
Makes leftovers
